New York Islanders Recall Simon Holmstrom
The New York Islanders have announced that forward prospect Simon Holmstrom has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. This move comes due to the fact that veteran winger Kyle Palmieri is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. This recall puts Holmstrom, the team’s 2019 first-round pick, in a position to make his NHL debut. The 21-year-old Swede is a big, speedy forward who has been developing at the AHL level since he was drafted by the Islanders. In his rookie campaign in North America, handling the AHL seemed too tall a task for Holmstrom. He scored just…
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